Legacy Trees

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What is a Legacy Tree?

A Legacy Tree is a tree or stand of trees that due to its age, size, species, quality or historic association, is of landmark importance and its retention as such will not unreasonably interfere with the use of the property it is located on. Trees designated through this program must be within the city limits of the City of Temple.

Legacy Trees are divided into 5 categories:

Heritage Tree

Trunk at least 8 inches in diameter

50 years or older

Connection to a significant historic event, building, district

Planted by a historically significant individual

Unique or special in size and/or form

Landmark Tree

Striking or unusual trees with high aesthetic value

Large for the particular species

Special or unusual form

Interesting flowers or branching patterns

Species rare to their location

Parkway Resource Tree

Groups of trees in public right-of-ways, public parking lots or trails

Consistent design themes with similar sizes, shapes, health, and forms

Create a canopy over a public right-of-way

Preservation Grove

6 or more trees with trunks within 100 feet

Same or similar species and forms

Native, naturalized, or surviving without intervention

Champion Tree

Largest living tree of its species located within the city limits of Temple